Liz Claiborne Vivid is discontinued — the closest scent matches you can still buy

Liz Claiborne Vivid, released in 1993, is discontinued and no longer in production. The closest scent matches you can still buy are below.

Liz Claiborne Vivid: floral, white floral and powdery, about 7h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What can I wear instead of Liz Claiborne Vivid?

The five closest scent matches — the closest replacements for Liz Claiborne Vivid we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity, with the ones still in production first:

  1. Karl Lagerfeld Sun Moon Stars — 84% scent match

    Evokes the warm powdery floral depth of Vivid, sharing a similar vintage amber-and-spice character.

    It shares its floral, powdery and woody accords with Liz Claiborne Vivid, opens on Freesia and Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 2,458 community ratings.

  2. Mary Kay Belara — 78% scent match

    Offers a crisp, fresh floral heart reminiscent of the brighter aspects of Vivid.

    It shares its floral, powdery and woody accords with Liz Claiborne Vivid, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 935 community ratings.

  3. Vera Wang — 77% scent match

    Captures a rich white floral bouquet that sits comfortably in the same family as Vivid.

    It shares its white floral, floral and citrus accords with Liz Claiborne Vivid, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 1,472 community ratings.

  4. Roberto Cavalli Eau de Parfum — 75% scent match

    Brings a bold, amber-kissed floral richness reminiscent of the warmer base notes in Vivid.

    It shares its white floral and citrus accords with Liz Claiborne Vivid, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 6,290 community ratings.

  5. Escada Jardin de Soleil — 81% scent match — discontinued

    Shares the bright, sunny floral opening and warm woody base reminiscent of Vivid.

    It shares its white floral, floral and citrus accords with Liz Claiborne Vivid, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 193 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

Which Liz Claiborne Vivid dupe is cheapest?

Karl Lagerfeld Sun Moon Stars, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate).

Which Liz Claiborne Vivid dupe lasts longest?

Roberto Cavalli Eau de Parfum, at about 6h on skin, against about 7h for Liz Claiborne Vivid.

Which Liz Claiborne Vivid dupe is closest to the original?

Karl Lagerfeld Sun Moon Stars, at 84% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Liz Claiborne Vivid dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Karl Lagerfeld Sun Moon Stars works out about the same as Liz Claiborne Vivid over a year. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.

Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.

Will a Liz Claiborne Vivid dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Roberto Cavalli Roberto Cavalli Eau de Parfum comes closest at 6.4h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Liz Claiborne Vivid notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-08-30.